After earning three Michelin stars for Sézanne at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, chef Daniel Calvert announced earlier this year that he would leave the hotel restaurant after five years. While many wondered what his next move would be, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s summer dress code advice stirs debate over fairness
As extreme summer heat grips Japan's capital, Tokyo has encouraged male office workers to wear shorts to stay cool. However, the initiative has ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Used Condo Prices Drop for First Time in Two Years
Used condominium prices in Tokyo’s wards fell for the first time in more than two years, a sign that the market may be adjusting after a long boom as higher interest rates and inflation burden consumers. ( read original story ...)
Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - An analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific Island earlier this year found medium and heavy rare earth elements ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump's push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Better Crypto Buy Right Now: XRP vs. Cardano (ADA)
XRP ( XRP -1.99%) and Cardano ( ADA -3.45%) are both far below their all-time highs, and both have endured many months of falling prices. But don't take that to mean these two are equally worth buying ...
Why Crypto Prices Swing So Much
Crypto volatility is a well-known phenomenon. Learn why crypto prices swing so wildly and what to do about the volatility.
Japan to set up expert panel to discuss future policies on foreign nationals
Japan's government decided on Friday to set up a new panel of experts to examine future approaches to accepting foreign nationals. ( read original story ...)
Japan invents new word as deadly 40°C heat becomes normal
Japan has created a new term for 40°C days, aiming to raise awareness of the growing risks posed by extreme heat. ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to take decisive action on forex, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Friday the government's readiness to take action in the foreign exchange market, repeating the ...
Japan consumer inflation picks up, keeping rate increases on track
Consumer prices are likely to continue facing mixed cues, including the Middle East conflict and a weak yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending. The ... ( read original story ...)
Could New Crypto Legislation Threaten Trump’s Profits? Probably Not, Democrats Say
New crypto ethics rules for politicians were approved by Republicans, but Democrats object to the Justice Department’s role in enforcing them.
Japan consumer inflation picks up in June, keeping rate increases on track
Japan’s consumer inflation rose at a slightly faster pace in June with oil and food costs being the key factors affecting overall price trends. ( read original story ...)
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan Could Launch Its First Bitcoin ETF by 2028
Japan could launch its first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as FSA rule changes advance and demand estimates reach JPY 3T.